Exfoliating as you know it is will never be the same, at least in Illinois. And it’s good news. The state became the first to ban the use of synthetic microbeads in soaps and scrubs. Usually made of plastic, these tiny beads are hiding in plain sight in your face and body wash and even in your toothpaste.Not surprisingly, they’re causing all sorts of problems. Think millions of tiny beads going down your drains, absorbing who knows what before making their way into Lake Michigan only to be eaten by fish and marine life. You’re right to question what their business is in our personal care. Are we seriously relying on plastic to smooth out our skin anyway? I ditched those formulas after realizing that they usually come with a nasty breakout, too. Not quite the package deal I’m looking for. Change doesn’t happen overnight so it will be a few years before shelves change dramatically.
The good news: we’ve got options. Incredible, plastic-free options. Let’s talk scrubbing sinkside, today.
1. One Love Organics Cleansing Sponge. Submerge this adorable heart-shaped sponge in water and it turns into a squishy heart-shaped exfoliator that removes your makeup and polishes your skin. It’s so gentle that you’ll wonder if it really is working…it is. // 2. Tatcha Polished. This creamy rice-based exfoliant makes me feel way fancy. It’s like massaging silk on your face and results in the smoothest baby soft skin. It’s water-activated so you’re in control of the consistency every time. // 3. Acure Brightening Facial Scrub. Sea kelp and chlorella are the buffing superstars and French green clay extracts oil and buildup form pores. There’s something so satisfying about the deep green color. // 4. M-61 Brilliant Cleanse. You don’t actually need grains, seeds or any other physical exfoliant to get the job done. M-61’s creamy formula has a blend of four alpha beta hydroxy acids – glycolic, salicylic, lactic and malic – along with grapefruit and orange peel extract to gently remove dead surface skin. This is great for oily skin since the creamy formula doesn’t dry you out. // 5. May Lindstrom The Clean Dirt. Clays, warming spices and healing salts are the base of this exfoliating cocktail that does wonders skin. It’s like at-home microderm. Blackheads will disappear, skin will be soft and toned and you’ll feel like a million bucks. // 6. S.W. Basics Exfoliant. This proves you only need a few ingredients. Oats, almonds and sea salt – that’s the full list. Simplicity at its finest.
Lovely post!
I didnt know OLO had a sponge….and wanting to try for so long the Clean Dirt!x
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Hey lady, thanks!
I use my Clean Dirty sparingly but I treasure it so! It works so amazingly well that I have a hard time even wanting to get a real facial.
I was really surprised about this news – I never really thought of what the beads are made of. Excellent suggestions here! If you’re on a budget, I recommend hot cloth cleansing. It can be done with any cleanser and it’s also gentle on the skin.
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Hi Alex, that is a great tip! A muslin cloth and steam are a-ok for the face!
Yay! Go Illinois!!!!
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I am so happy about this news! May be inconvenient for some, but what great options we still have (and for the better!)
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Never heard of the Clean Dirt….but was drawn in by the reference to “warming spices” does this heat up on the skin?
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Hi Kimmy, The Clean Dirt makes your face FEEL! There is a little tingle (nothing painful) from the spices and your skin might be a little red after you use it. More sensitive types will want to leave it on for less time – just a few minutes is all that’s needed.
Thanks Laurie! I am dying to try this now. 🙂
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The clean dirt is one of my all time favorite skin care products!!! This list is PURRR-FECT ! <3
Love your posts !
Xoxo
love exfoliators!! all of them seems to be good but for my skin type i would like to try M-61 Brilliant.
have you tried Vasanti Brighten Up from Birchbox ? it’s amazing…
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Hey Priscila, I totally did get that Vasanti in a Birchbox and really like it!
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Hey Laurie, I tell this to everyone I know, I am a true fan of Skin Apotheke Ubtan Scrub, it is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. no kidding, it is hands down the best scrub that I have ever used, I too have tried Accure, One love and SW basics, Skin Apotheke’s is far superior and makes my skin glow like it is coming from beneath my skin, it has healed my skin completely, it is a mask, cleanser and a scrub. This one product has changed my life, I am sad to see it did not even make the list here 🙁
Please, please check it out, their eye cream is also to die for, hands down amazing eye cream for sensitive eyes, super light and super moisturizing.
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